LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C)
Newest 2026-2027 Updated Practice Exam | 100 Actual
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Exam) Graded A+
1. A project team is selecting a site for a new office building. Which factor best
contributes to achieving Location and Transportation credits
A. Proximity to a landfill
B. Access to quality transit
C. High solar exposure
D. Distance from urban centers
Answer: B ✓
Access to quality transit supports reduced vehicle use and earns LT credits.
This aligns with sustainable transportation goals.
2. A project is located on a previously developed site. Which credit is most
directly impacted
A. Brownfield Remediation
B. Sensitive Land Protection
C. High-Priority Site
D. Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses
Answer: B ✓
Using a previously developed site avoids disturbing greenfields and
supports Sensitive Land Protection.
3. A design includes preferred parking for low-emitting vehicles. What is the
primary intent
A. Reduce heat island effect
B. Promote alternative fuel vehicles
C. Increase parking revenue
, D. Improve stormwater quality
Answer: B ✓
Providing preferred parking encourages low-emitting and fuel-efficient
vehicles, reducing GHG emissions.
4. A building reduces potable water use by 35%. Which category does this
contribute to
A. Energy and Atmosphere
B. Water Efficiency
C. Indoor Environmental Quality
D. Materials and Resources
Answer: B ✓
Reducing potable water directly supports Water Efficiency by lowering
water consumption.
5. A project uses native landscaping requiring no irrigation. Which credit
applies
A. Outdoor Water Use Reduction
B. Indoor Water Use Reduction
C. Cooling Tower Water Use
D. Water Metering
Answer: A ✓
Native plants reduce or eliminate irrigation, supporting Outdoor Water
Use Reduction.
6. A commissioning authority (CxA) is required for which prerequisite
A. Optimize Energy Performance
B. Fundamental Commissioning
C. Enhanced Refrigerant Management
D. Renewable Energy Production
Answer: B ✓
The CxA ensures systems operate as intended under Fundamental
Commissioning.
, 7. A project team performs life-cycle cost analysis of energy systems. This
supports
A. Demand Response
B. Energy Modeling
C. Integrative Process
D. Green Power
Answer: C ✓
Evaluating systems early supports the Integrative Process, optimizing
building performance.
8. Which strategy reduces heat island effect for roofing
A. Dark membranes
B. Vegetative roof
C. Asphalt coating
D. Increased insulation
Answer: B ✓
A vegetative roof lowers surface temperatures and mitigates the heat
island effect.
9. A project diverts 75% of construction waste. Which credit is achieved
A. Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction
B. Construction Waste Management
C. Material Ingredients
D. Environmental Product Declarations
Answer: B ✓
Diverting waste supports Construction and Demolition Waste
Management.
10.Low-VOC paints contribute to which category
A. Water Efficiency
B. Indoor Environmental Quality
C. Energy and Atmosphere
D. Innovation
Newest 2026-2027 Updated Practice Exam | 100 Actual
Most Tested Questions Collections & Verified Detailed
Answers From Past Papers | Expert Verified Success
Exam) Graded A+
1. A project team is selecting a site for a new office building. Which factor best
contributes to achieving Location and Transportation credits
A. Proximity to a landfill
B. Access to quality transit
C. High solar exposure
D. Distance from urban centers
Answer: B ✓
Access to quality transit supports reduced vehicle use and earns LT credits.
This aligns with sustainable transportation goals.
2. A project is located on a previously developed site. Which credit is most
directly impacted
A. Brownfield Remediation
B. Sensitive Land Protection
C. High-Priority Site
D. Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses
Answer: B ✓
Using a previously developed site avoids disturbing greenfields and
supports Sensitive Land Protection.
3. A design includes preferred parking for low-emitting vehicles. What is the
primary intent
A. Reduce heat island effect
B. Promote alternative fuel vehicles
C. Increase parking revenue
, D. Improve stormwater quality
Answer: B ✓
Providing preferred parking encourages low-emitting and fuel-efficient
vehicles, reducing GHG emissions.
4. A building reduces potable water use by 35%. Which category does this
contribute to
A. Energy and Atmosphere
B. Water Efficiency
C. Indoor Environmental Quality
D. Materials and Resources
Answer: B ✓
Reducing potable water directly supports Water Efficiency by lowering
water consumption.
5. A project uses native landscaping requiring no irrigation. Which credit
applies
A. Outdoor Water Use Reduction
B. Indoor Water Use Reduction
C. Cooling Tower Water Use
D. Water Metering
Answer: A ✓
Native plants reduce or eliminate irrigation, supporting Outdoor Water
Use Reduction.
6. A commissioning authority (CxA) is required for which prerequisite
A. Optimize Energy Performance
B. Fundamental Commissioning
C. Enhanced Refrigerant Management
D. Renewable Energy Production
Answer: B ✓
The CxA ensures systems operate as intended under Fundamental
Commissioning.
, 7. A project team performs life-cycle cost analysis of energy systems. This
supports
A. Demand Response
B. Energy Modeling
C. Integrative Process
D. Green Power
Answer: C ✓
Evaluating systems early supports the Integrative Process, optimizing
building performance.
8. Which strategy reduces heat island effect for roofing
A. Dark membranes
B. Vegetative roof
C. Asphalt coating
D. Increased insulation
Answer: B ✓
A vegetative roof lowers surface temperatures and mitigates the heat
island effect.
9. A project diverts 75% of construction waste. Which credit is achieved
A. Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction
B. Construction Waste Management
C. Material Ingredients
D. Environmental Product Declarations
Answer: B ✓
Diverting waste supports Construction and Demolition Waste
Management.
10.Low-VOC paints contribute to which category
A. Water Efficiency
B. Indoor Environmental Quality
C. Energy and Atmosphere
D. Innovation
